Adengada Anil Annaiah

Filmmaker | Author | Artist-Photographer | Innovator & Founder – Camera Yoga™ | Podcaster | Creative Strategist

Anil Annaiah is a multidisciplinary creative professional whose work spans filmmaking, photography, writing, environmental storytelling, wellbeing and social-impact communication. He is the innovator and founder of Camera Yoga™, a mindful creative practice that combines visual observation, reflection, journaling and self-discovery.

Professional Journey

Founder – Annleela Visual Solutions / Annleela Films

Anil is an experienced filmmaker and visual storyteller who has worked with 150+ clients across more than 25 industries. His work has included films and visual communication for corporate, social-development, healthcare, education and cultural organisations.

Innovator & Founder – Camera Yoga™

Camera Yoga™ evolved from Anil’s long-standing engagement with photography, nature, reflection and environmental conservation.

The practice uses the everyday camera and the act of seeing as tools for mindful engagement, observation, reflection and wellbeing.

Author – 11 Books

Anil has authored 11 books, including:

• Nobody Speaks To Me
• Simple Perceptions
• New Clouds
• My Mirror
• Our Horizons
• Tiny Pathways
• Open Windows
• Wide Canvas
• The Starburst
• Rise Luminosity
• Find Dreams – May the Light & Shadows Guide Your Path (2026)

His latest book, Find Dreams, extends the Camera Yoga™ approach into a practical exploration of observing, reflecting, journaling and self-discovery.

Filmmaking and Cultural Storytelling

Anil’s filmmaking work includes cultural, social-impact and commercial productions.

He directed a biographical film on Krantiveera Sri Sangolli Rayanna for the 13-acre Veerabhoomi Museum at Nandagad, Karnataka.

His portfolio also includes advertising films, social-impact projects, an award-winning documentary on autism, and five telefilms across six languages.

Podcast Creator and Host

Anil is the creator and host of ANIL ANNAIAH | ME THE CHANGEMAKER, a podcast featuring conversations and perspectives on life, change and human potential.

His YouTube channel, @anilannaiah, contains 1,000+ uploads, creating a substantial digital archive of his work covering conversations, nature films, Camera Yoga™ and creative practice.

Recognition and Milestones

In 2026, Anil was recognised as an Eco Hero through The Times of India Ecopreneur initiative. He was also nominated for the Times Internet Ecopreneur Awards 2026 in the categories of Community-led Sustainability and Education & Awareness Initiatives.

His entrepreneurial initiative Brand Radianz – Me The Changemaker was part of IIM Bangalore NSRCEL’s Launchpad / Pre-Incubation programme in 2018.

His engagement with nature, art and conservation has continued for more than a decade, with Earth Day 2026 marking the 13th consecutive year of this creative environmental journey.

Knowledge and Creative Engagement

Anil’s professional learning includes programmes and certifications associated with:

• BerkeleyX
• HarvardX
• Duke UniversityX
• CurtinX
• SmithsonianX
• University of FloridaX
• SDG Academy

He has also engaged with IIM Bangalore/IIMBx in visual storytelling and MOOC-related initiatives and has spoken at Swissnex India ScienceComm.

Recent Milestone

In 2026, Anil’s 11th book, Find Dreams – May the Light & Shadows Guide Your Path, was presented during a book conversation at the MXR World Book Stage at The Ritz-Carlton, Bengaluru, on World Photography Day.

The book extends the Camera Yoga™ philosophy into an accessible practice centred on observation, reflection, journaling and discovery.

Areas of Work

Anil Annaiah’s multidisciplinary work encompasses:

• Filmmaking and visual storytelling
• Photography and creative practice
• Writing and publishing
• Environmental storytelling
• Mindfulness and wellbeing
• Social-impact communication
• Podcasting
• Creative strategy
• Cultural documentation

His body of work brings together visual creativity, nature, reflection, storytelling and social impact, with Camera Yoga™ representing a central expression of this approach.